Product Description
Kotimaani Ompi Suomi (My Homeland is Finland) for Brass Quintet
Arranged by Jari Villanueva
Score
2 Trumpets in Bb
Horn in F
Trombone
Tuba
Substitute parts for Eb Horn and Baritone T.C .provided
Kotimaani
Ompi Suomi (My Homeland is Finland) is a song of much meaning, especially to
those Finns who left Finland to settle in the United States. It is a haunting
melody that evokes longing for the home so far away. The composer was a Finnish
immigrant, Jooseppi Riipa, who was born in Kokkola, Finland in 1868. In 1895 he
moved with his wife and small son to Hancock, Michigan where he taught music. He
was unfortunately killed in 1896 during a thunderstorm and is buried in
Astoria, Oregon. There is no doubt he left a lasting legacy with this beautiful
piece of music.
A retired member of the United States Air Force Band where he served on the Music Production staff (as well as a trumpeter and bugler) and student of Bill Holcombe, Jari Villanueva continues writing for different ensembles. His arrangements are played by brass quintets all over the country including many military groups. Many of his arrangements can be found on Sheet Music Plus and JV MUSIC.
Jari is a 2016 Sheet Music Plus Arranging Contest winner and 2016 Holiday Arranging Contest winner
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